*As of Jul 17, 1 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Humidity
Nocatee is currently under the influence of dangerous heat conditions this Friday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 88F, but the oppressive humidity makes it feel significantly hotter. The heat index, or "feels like" temperature, has reached 105F.
Relative humidity is sitting at 79%, with a dew point of 81F, creating a muggy atmosphere that can be taxing on the body. Winds are light, blowing at 7 mph with gusts up to 6 mph, while the sky remains hazy.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Temperatures are expected to remain elevated through the day. The high today will be near 92F, with conditions described as mostly sunny. However, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 15% chance of precipitation.
Any rainfall amounts are likely to be less than a tenth of an inch. As the afternoon progresses, temperatures may fall slightly to around 89F, though heat index values could still reach 103. Winds may increase to around 10 mph with gusts up to 16 mph.
Tonight, skies will become partly cloudy with a low near 76F. Winds will shift to the south, blowing between 3 and 10 mph with gusts as high as 16 mph. There remains a slight chance for new rainfall less than a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 94F. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms will develop after 2pm. The chance of precipitation rises to 42% overall, with a 40% chance specifically for the afternoon.
